LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 27, 2017 TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB497 by Rinaldi (Relating to the liability of a business that allows handguns to be carried on the business's premises.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to allow a business owner or operator that allows the licensed carry of handguns on the premises of which the carrying of a handgun is not otherwise unlawful is immune from any civil liability based on the owner's failure to forbid the carrying of handguns on the premises by customers or employees. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and the Department of Public Safety, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:405 Department of Public Safety, 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council LBB Staff: UP, LBO, GG, BM, GDz
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 27, 2017
TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB497 by Rinaldi (Relating to the liability of a business that allows handguns to be carried on the business's premises.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB497 by Rinaldi (Relating to the liability of a business that allows handguns to be carried on the business's premises.), As Introduced
Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB497 by Rinaldi (Relating to the liability of a business that allows handguns to be carried on the business's premises.), As Introduced
HB497 by Rinaldi (Relating to the liability of a business that allows handguns to be carried on the business's premises.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to allow a business owner or operator that allows the licensed carry of handguns on the premises of which the carrying of a handgun is not otherwise unlawful is immune from any civil liability based on the owner's failure to forbid the carrying of handguns on the premises by customers or employees. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and the Department of Public Safety, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 405 Department of Public Safety, 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
405 Department of Public Safety, 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
LBB Staff: UP, LBO, GG, BM, GDz
UP, LBO, GG, BM, GDz